Where Does the Money Go?

As efficient, effective stewards of our donors’ contributions, we make sure that more than 79 cents out
of every dollar we raise goes directly to improve the lives of people living
with MS through programs, services and research.

To move us closer to
creating a world free of MS, last year alone, the Society invested nearly $50
million to support more than 380 new and ongoing research projects around the
world while providing program services to over one million people.

Our supporters’ generous
contributions help people affected by MS by:

Helping fund cutting-edge
research aimed at finding the cause of MS, more treatments and,
ultimately, ending the disease forever.

Providing resources and information
for people living with MS about a variety of issues through newsletters,
publications, education seminars and conferences, and at-home
teleconferences.

Providing direct support and
financial assistance for the FDA-approved medications, medical equipment,
counseling services, respite, care management, college scholarships, and
other emergency assistance.

Supporting emotional health and
physical well-being through a network of self-help groups, a peer support
telephone program, wellness programs, and more!

Reconnecting families affected by
MS by coordinating family and social programs, couples retreats, kids
camp, and other family support programs.

Driving change through advocacy
at the federal, state and local level to benefit people with MS and their
families.

Here’s
a sample of your fundraising dollars at work:

$50: could provide round-trip
transportation to a medical appointment

$100: could help purchase a walker or
shower chair

$250: could fund a transport chair,
accessible transportation to a medical appointment, or a portable ramp

$500: could help fund a college
scholarship for a high school senior who is living with MS or whose parent is
living with MS

$1,000: could pay for a hospital bed,
half of a standard chair lift, or utility or rental assistance to two people
living with MS